Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
A full 3D GTA on a handheld: a GTA III prequel following Leone family enforcer Toni Cipriani.
Key facts
- Released
- 25 October 2005 (PSP, North America)
- Type
- Handheld
- Platforms
- PSP (2005), PlayStation 2 (2006), iOS and Android (2015–16)
- Developer
- Rockstar Leeds with Rockstar North
- Setting
- Liberty City (New York City)
- Story year
- 1998
- Protagonist
- Toni Cipriani
- Metascore
- 88 (PSP)
- Sales
- 8 million units sold as of March 2008 (Take-Two).
What it is remembered for
- Built for the PSP, with seven wireless multiplayer modes.
- Ported to PlayStation 2 in 2006 and to phones in 2015 and 2016.
- In March 2009 Eurogamer called it the best-selling game on the PSP.
GTA Liberty City Stories vs GTA 6
| GTA Liberty City Stories | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2005 | November 19, 2026 |
| Setting | Liberty City | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Playable leads | Toni Cipriani | Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos |
| Launch platforms | PSP (2005) | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
GTA Liberty City Stories FAQ
When did GTA Liberty City Stories come out?
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories came out on 25 October 2005 (PSP, North America).
Where is GTA Liberty City Stories set?
In Liberty City, the series’ take on New York City, in 1998.
Who is the main character in GTA Liberty City Stories?
Toni Cipriani.
What platforms is GTA Liberty City Stories on?
PSP (2005); PlayStation 2 (2006); iOS and Android (2015–16).
Sources and verification
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories — Rockstar Games
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories review — IGN
- Investor presentation with life-to-date unit sales (Form 8-K exhibit) — Take-Two Interactive (SEC) (26 March 2008)
- Critic reviews — Metacritic